The 2025 MLB playoffs are here: every American and National League matchup
See how the Wild Card clashes shape up in the AL and NL as October baseball is set.
The 2025 MLB regular season ended in dramatic fashion, with teams battling to the last game to secure their postseason spots. Now, the chase for the Commissioner’s Trophy begins as the playoffs open with the Wild Card round.
With the standings locked, here’s how the postseason matchups are set on both sides of the bracket.
American League standings
Toronto Blue Jays | 93-68 | AL East champions
Seattle Mariners | 90-71 | AL West champions
Cleveland Guardians | 87-74 | AL Central champions
New York Yankees | 93-68 | AL East
Boston Red Sox | 89-73 | AL East
Detroit Tigers | 85-66 | AL Central
American League Wild Card matchups
(6) Detroit Tigers vs. (3) Cleveland Guardians
(5) Boston Red Sox vs. (4) New York Yankees
Byes to the ALDS:
(1) Toronto Blue Jays
(2) Seattle Mariners
National League standings
Milwaukee Brewers | 97-65 | NL Central champions
Philadelphia Phillies | 96-66 | NL East champions
Los Angeles Dodgers | 93-69 | NL West champions
Chicago Cubs | 92-70 | NL Central
San Diego Padres | 89-72 | NL West
Cincinnati Reds | 83-79 | NL Central
National League Wild Card matchups
(6) Cincinnati Reds vs. (3) Los Angeles Dodgers
(5) San Diego Padres vs. (4) Chicago Cubs
Byes to the NLDS:
(1) Milwaukee Brewers
(2) Philadelphia Phillies
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